AIIMS 2018 Zoology Interferons Assertion Reason Question
Assertion: α-interferon are used in treatment of cancer.
Reason: α-interferon provokes immune system to identify tumor cells.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A and R are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option A is correct because both the assertion and reason accurately describe the role of α-interferon in cancer treatment. α-Interferon enhances the immune response, enabling the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells, thus providing a valid explanation for its therapeutic use in oncology. Other options are incorrect as they either misinterpret the relationship between the assertion and reason or incorrectly classify their accuracy, failing to recognize that both statements are indeed true and logically connected. Understanding the mechanism of α-interferon is crucial for appreciating its application in immunotherapy for cancer.
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